Where to go for the New Year holidays in Russia and the world? Where to go for the New Year Where to relax during the New Year holidays

Are you choosing? We have compiled a list of 19 best destinations for a New Year's holiday in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries Oh.

The article presents both places where you can relax inexpensively for the New Year 2020, and countries where vacation cannot be called cheap. Even if you are only interested inexpensive options- at least there will be something to compare prices with.

For all directions the cost is indicated independent trip(plane tickets + hotel), and for some countries the prices of travel packages for New Year's dates are also shown.

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The material is divided into three parts:

Where to relax for New Year 2020 in Europe
Where to go for New Year 2020 inexpensively in Russia
Where to go to New Year's holiday on the sea

The article also provides a list of the most inexpensive destinations for celebrating the New Year in Europe, Russia and warm countries - see the table below.

Where do you personally plan to go on vacation for the New Year 2020?

What prices are given in the article?

For each destination we have indicated the cost of the holiday:

air tickets: flight from Moscow for 5-14 days, which covers NG.
hotels: average price per night for two people during the period December 28 – January 3.
vouchers: the cost of a tour for two on New Year's dates (transfer, insurance and flights are included in the price; the type of food is indicated separately).

All prices are current at the time of writing.

Important: the closer to the New Year, the higher the prices for tours and independent New Year's travel(air tickets and hotels). If you have found a good holiday option for the New Year, don’t delay your purchase! Prices will only increase as the holiday approaches.

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Where to go for New Year 2020 inexpensively

For convenience, we have compiled a table with all the options for inexpensive holidays during the New Year holidays in Russia, Europe and at sea in warm countries.

First we will list cheap destinations, and below we will give detailed information for each country (both cheap and expensive).

Holidays for the New Year - where to go inexpensively:

Detailed information and holiday prices for each of these destinations (as well as many others) can be found below.

Where to go for the New Year in Europe

Where is the best place to celebrate the traditional New Year? With a Christmas tree holiday fairs, richly decorated shop windows and massive celebrations? Of course, in Europe!

Many European cities They prepare for the holidays already in November and early December, and in January huge sales begin in stores.

But please note: In Europe, the main holiday of winter is Christmas, and the New Year is celebrated there, but on a smaller scale. So if you want to look New Year's Europe at the right time - it is better to go on vacation on the twentieth of December, and not at the end of the month.

Photo: © kiuko / flickr.com

The best option is to go to Europe on December 20-23 and spend one and a half to two weeks there, returning at the beginning of the year. This way you will catch both Christmas and New Year. Moreover, this can be done in different countries– for example, celebrate Christmas in Germany, and New Year in Tallinn.

Don't forget that to visit most European countries A Schengen visa is required - its registration will cost 5000-6000 rubles.

So, TOP 9 countries where to go for New Year 2020 in Europe.

France

Perhaps the most romantic place Where you can go for New Year 2020 in Europe is France. The main festivities take place at the Eiffel Tower, on the Champs Elysees and next to the Arc de Triomphe.

You can celebrate the New Year in numerous restaurants in Paris, and if you wish, book a cruise on the Seine. Under Eiffel Tower gets settled ice rink, which can be accessed if you have a ticket to visit the tower.

Paris – perfect place, where you can go for New Year with children. This European capital is home to Disneyland, where children will enjoy visiting on vacation. You can also celebrate New Year's Eve there: special performances are organized, attractions are open until one in the morning.

Tickets. Air tickets to Paris on the twentieth of December are sold at prices starting from 13,200 rubles (from Moscow, round trip). If you go only for New Year, then ticket prices start from 16,100 rubles. Search tickets to France →

Hotels. The cost of 2-3 star hotels for the New Year holidays starts from 3,000 rubles per night. The Legend Saint Germain 4* and Hotel Mistral 3* hotels receive good reviews from tourists. The further the hotel is from the center, the cheaper it is. Find accommodation in Paris →

New Year's tours. You can go to France on a package tour for a price starting from 25,000 rubles per person (3 stars, departure on December 30).

Photo: © Lempismatt / flickr.com

Netherlands

One of the most popular destinations where Europeans go for the New Year is Amsterdam. During the New Year holidays, the city is decorated with lights and illuminations, New Year's fairs are held on the streets, and sales are held in shopping centers.

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Amsterdam start from 12,100 rubles. Search for tickets to Holland →

Hotels. Accommodation prices in the capital of the Netherlands during the New Year holidays start from 5,900 rubles per night. First-class 4-5 star hotels in the very center of the city cost from 9,000 rubles. Find accommodation in Amsterdam →

Photo: Amsterdam streets © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com

Baltics

If you are looking for where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020, you can look at the Baltic capitals - Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. Holidays are celebrated as widely as in Western Europe, but getting here is much cheaper. And prices for food and entertainment are among the lowest in Europe.

Flights. Of the Baltic countries, it is cheapest to fly to Latvia - direct Moscow-Riga tickets for December cost from 9,100 rubles. Traveling by plane to Lithuania and Estonia is 2000-3000 more expensive.

From St. Petersburg you can inexpensively get to Tallinn by bus (from 2000 rubles round trip, 6-7 hours travel time) or train (from 4200 rubles, 7 hours). From Moscow it is also cheaper, but the trip is too long (from 16 hours), so it will be easier to fly by plane.

Hotels. Hotel prices in the Baltic capitals for the New Year are even cheaper than prices in others European capitals on ordinary days. In Riga, you can stay in a good 4-star hotel in the city center for only 4,300 rubles / night (for example, St. Peters 4*). In Tallinn and Vilnius, housing is a little more expensive, but prices are about the same.

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In the photo: Christmas markets on the central square of Tallinn © Ari Helminen / flickr.com

Czech

If you are looking for where you can go on holiday abroad for New Year 2020 inexpensively, take a closer look at Prague. Prices in the Czech Republic are an order of magnitude lower than in Europe, so You can celebrate holidays here on a budget.

And in general it’s difficult to think of more fabulous place for a trip to New Year and Christmas - winter Prague is amazing! On the Old Town Square, decorated with lights and illuminations, folk festivals are held, musicians play, drinks and treats are sold.

Fireworks are launched over the river, as well as in the two main squares of Prague - Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Prague cost from 9,300 rubles. The closer to December 31st, the more expensive it is. Find plane tickets to the Czech Republic →

Hotels. The cost of three-star hotels in Prague starts from 2500-3000 rubles, but there are good inexpensive hotels and cheaper. 4-5 star hotels with good reviews can be found for 4000-5000 rubles (for example, Mosaic House 4* for 4200 rubles). Find hotels in Prague →

Vouchers. Tours to New Year holidays– 2020 costs from 28,000 rubles per person, if the trip includes the holiday itself. Vouchers before and after the New Year (at the end of December and beginning of January) are cheaper - from 12,000-13,000 rubles per person.

Photo: view of New Year's Old Town Square in Prague © Rodney Ee / flickr.com

Germany

New Year and Christmas are celebrated beautifully and on a grand scale in Germany. One of the most popular cities Cologne, Munich, and Berlin are considered places to celebrate the New Year.

There are Christmas markets and fairs on the streets, where you can try hot mulled wine, sweets and traditional German sausages; streets and trees are decorated with colorful garlands - all this creates a stunning New Year's mood!

Flights. Prices for flights from Moscow to Berlin at the end of December start from 10,400 rubles (non-stop flight). Search for tickets to Germany →

Hotels. Accommodation in the capital of Germany during the New Year holidays will cost from 3000-3500 rubles / night for a three-star hotel. More expensive hotels(4 and 5 stars) in the city center cost from 6,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Berlin →

Photo: Christmas market in Germany © Jorge Franganillo / flickr.com

England

Christmas and New Year are noisily celebrated in London - the main festivities take place on Trafalgar Square and on the Thames embankment. Fireworks are launched from rafts on the river and also next to the famous London Eye. Entrance to some places of celebration is paid, so it is better to take care of tickets in advance.

After midnight, you can go to one of the pubs to sing Auld Lang Syne, a traditional New Year's song, with the locals. But don't stay up until the morning, otherwise you'll miss it London New Year's Day Parade is the largest parade of its kind, held annually on January 1st on the streets of London.

Tickets. Flights to London from Moscow will cost no less than 14,500 rubles. Find tickets to London →

Hotels. You won't find inexpensive hotels in London for the New Year. Even 2-3 star hotels five kilometers from the center cost 5500-6000 rubles per night. Prices cool hotels on the outskirts they start from 6,500 rubles per night, and in the city center - from 13,000 rubles (for example, the St. James’ Court hotel is popular). Find hotels in London →

Photo: New Year's London © Dimitry B. / flickr.com

Finland

If you are looking for where to fly for New Year 2020 with friends, take a closer look at Finland.

Finns prefer to celebrate the holiday not on the streets, but with their family, so a good option would be to rent a cottage for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

You can rent either a lonely house in the middle of the forest or a cottage located near ski resorts and SPA centers - depending on what type of vacation is closer to you.

Popular ski resorts where you can celebrate the New Year in Finland are Levi and Saariselkä. And for those who are choosing where to go for New Year with children, we can recommend the surroundings of the city of Rovaniemi in Lapland - from there it is easy to get to the residence of Santa Claus.

In Helsinki, the center of the festivities is located on Senate Square, where fireworks are launched. But if you decide to celebrate the holiday in the capital, keep in mind that in Finland many attractions, museums and shops are closed during the holidays, and restaurants on New Year's Eve serve guests only until midnight.

Flights. The cost of air tickets from Moscow to Helsinki starts from 9,300 rubles round-trip. Search tickets to Finland →

Hotels. Three-star hotels in the capital of Finland cost from 4,000 rubles per night; at this price there are options in the city center. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels with a convenient location starts from 7000-8000 rubles. Find hotels in Helsinki →

In Rovaniemi, hotels and cottages are expensive (from 10,000 rubles), but even in September some of them are no longer available for New Year's dates free seats. Find accommodation in Rovaniemi →

Photo: Snowfall in Helsinki © Alberto / flickr.com

Switzerland

Switzerland has a big advantage over other European countries - at the end of December and January there is almost always snow there (at least in the mountains). Real, shaggy, lying in large snowdrifts along the streets and houses.

If you want to catch the holiday itself, it is better to go to Switzerland for Christmas, since the New Year is practically not celebrated in this country. For noisy celebrations and festive fun worth choosing one of major cities – Christmas markets are held there, sweets and souvenirs are sold.

If you want peace, you should choose one of the ski resorts: the celebrations there are not so large-scale, but you have the opportunity to enjoy solitude and beautiful mountain scenery.

The best option, in our opinion, is to celebrate Christmas in the city, and then go skiing or snowboarding to one of the Swiss resorts.

Flights. Plane tickets to Zurich for December cost from 13,900 rubles; to Geneva - a little more expensive. Find tickets to Switzerland →

Hotels. On the outskirts of Zurich, 2-3 star hotels can be rented for no less than 6,000 rubles; closer to the city center - even more expensive. The cost of more luxurious hotels is from 10,000 rubles per night. Find hotels in Zurich → .

In Geneva, hotel accommodation during the New Year holidays will cost 10-20% cheaper.

Photo: mulled wine is a mandatory attribute of Christmas and New Year in Europe © Ari Helminen / flickr.com

Italy

One of the most romantic cities where you can relax for New Year 2020 is Rome. Italians traditionally celebrate Christmas with their families, and the New Year goes out to celebrate.

On New Year's Eve, official concerts are held at the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia, but the main center of the holiday is Piazza del Poppolo.

Another good option is to celebrate the New Year in one of the restaurants in Rome, just book your seats in advance. There are numerous cafes and stalls where you can buy food and drinks. Before your trip, we recommend reading about Prices for food and groceries in Italy.

Tickets. You can fly to Rome for New Year 2020 for a price starting from 13,500 rubles. Search for flights to Italy →

Hotels. There are many hotels in the capital of Italy; even on New Year’s holidays you can find good accommodation at prices starting from 2,000 rubles per night. The cost of 4 and 5 star hotels starts from 3,000 rubles if the hotel is located on the outskirts, and from 5,000 rubles if it is close to the city center and main attractions. Find hotels in Rome →

Tours. Tours to Italy cost from 14,000 rubles / person, if the trip does not include December 31 and January 1. Prices New Year's tours, exciting holiday dates, start from 30,000 rubles / person.

Photo: Christmas tree next to the Colosseum © George Rex / flickr.com

Where to celebrate New Year 2020 in Russia

Where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020 in Russia? Generally the most a budget option holiday for the New Year - do not go abroad, but celebrate the holidays in Russia: our country can offer very good holiday options.

Saint Petersburg

In St. Petersburg, the New Year is celebrated on a grand scale. Shop windows are decorated with garlands and Christmas trees, Palace Square They organize a concert, which ends with fireworks, and the townspeople walk along Nevsky Prospekt.

Many restaurants are open - you can book a table in advance and warmly celebrate the New Year with your family in one of them.

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – St. Petersburg start from 4800 rubles. Find tickets to St. Petersburg →

Hotels. You can stay in a 3-star hotel for a price starting from 1,500 rubles; in the city center prices are higher - from 2500 rubles (for example, good feedback at the SKY hotel). In more status hotels, prices for New Year's holidays start from 3000-4000 rubles, including in the city center (popular hotels - Our Hotel 4* (4500 rubles), Golden Triangle 4* (5500 rubles), Corinthia 5* ( 7500 rubles).

Photo: Nevsky Prospekt in winter © Alexander Savin / flickr.com

Sochi, Krasnaya Polyana

Those who prefer to celebrate the New Year actively can go to Sochi. The main night of the year is worth celebrating in the city by booking a table in a restaurant or staying for a banquet in a hotel, and the remaining days can be spent at ski resorts Rosa Khutor and Krasnaya Polyana.

Tickets. Flights from Moscow to Sochi for the New Year cost from 6,000 rubles. Find tickets to Sochi →

Hotels. In the city itself, during the holidays, you can rent a room in a good hotel for 5000-5500 rubles - for example, at Park Inn by Radisson. If you are traveling to Sochi to ski or snowboard, it will be more profitable to rent accommodation in the mountains. Prices in Rosa Khutor, for example, start from 7,000 rubles (one of the options with good reviews from tourists is Tulip Inn Rosa Hutor).

Photo: Sochi © Dmitry Karyshev / flickr.com

Karelia

Another option for an inexpensive holiday for the New Year 2020 in Russia is Karelia. The region is close to Finland and somewhat resembles this country: you can celebrate the holiday in the city, or you can rent a house somewhere in the region to celebrate with family or friends.

On other days, it is good to go on excursions to get acquainted with the beautiful northern nature, or engage in winter sports.

Tickets. Prices for air tickets to Petrozavodsk start from 8,000 rubles (round trip).

Hotels. Good housing in the city can be rented for 1500-2000 rubles per day. There are also more expensive options, for example the Radisson hotel chain (from 9,000 rubles).

Photo: © Jonas Forth / flickr.com

Kazan

A good option where to go inexpensively for New Year 2020 would be a holiday in Kazan. The city is very beautiful, with magnificent architecture and many attractions.

With children you can visit the large Riviera water park, which is open even on holidays, or go skiing to one of the nearby ski resorts.

Flights. You can fly to Kazan from Moscow for a price starting from 6,600 rubles. Find tickets to Kazan →

Hotels. Staying for the New Year holidays in Kazan costs about 2,000 rubles per night (you can find good options for cheaper). The city has many hotels of international hotel chains such as Courtyard Marriott, Radisson, Ibis - in such places the cost of accommodation starts from 4,500 rubles. Search hotels in Kazan →

New Year's tours in Russia

The cost of New Year's trips to Russia at the end of December and beginning of January starts from 5000-6000 rubles per person. Tours that directly include holiday dates are more expensive - from 10,000 rubles per person.

Where to go for New Year 2020 at sea

If you are tired of the cold, wind and snow, It’s worth going to celebrate the New Year in warm countries, where you can swim in the sea and sunbathe on the beach. In many such countries, winter is right in the middle tourist season, and you can enter them without a visa.

We have compiled a selection of 6 popular warm countries where you can go to the sea for the New Year - both inexpensive and those where a vacation will cost a pretty penny.

Photo: © Horacio Maria / flickr.com

Thailand

One of the most popular Asian destinations for New Year's Eve is Thailand. Nice place there will be both Bangkok and beach resorts Thailand - Phuket and Pattaya.

In Bangkok the holiday is celebrated everywhere, but most cool place the area in front is considered shopping center Central World, where thousands of people gather to count down the last seconds of the year.

Then you can go to the Mediterranean restaurant Sirocco, located on the 63rd floor of the skyscraper, or take a cruise along the Chao Phraya River - with cocktails and ten types of Thai dishes.

When going on holiday to Thailand, read our article Where is it better to go: Phuket or Pattaya. She will help you choose a suitable resort for your holiday.

If you are interested in an inexpensive beach holiday for the New Year abroad, you can spend the New Year holidays in Phuket. In December and January the weather is excellent, the sea is suitable for swimming, and there are all conditions for families with children.

For lovers of noisy parties, we recommend going to Koh Phangan for New Year 2020, where a grand New Year’s party is held on a kilometer-long beach, attracting 20,000-30,000 people. It is better to book accommodation several months before the New Year. And don't forget the buckets.

Video from the Full Moon Party New Year:

Hotels. In Bangkok you can rent a room in an average three-star hotel for 1000-1500 rubles. Housing closer to the center is more expensive (about 2,500 rubles in a good hotel), there are hotels with an outdoor rooftop pool for 7,000-15,000 rubles (some of them leave a very strong impression - for example, SO Sofitel Bangkok). Finally, you can stay at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel with a gorgeous view of Bangkok for 6,500 rubles.

Photo: Fireworks in Bangkok © Prachanart Viriyaraks / flickr.com

Maldives

For a secluded holiday, you can go to the Maldives. Some hotels organize banquets for the New Year, but there are almost no other options for celebrating the holiday in the Maldives.

It's worth coming here for beach holiday, snorkeling and diving, relaxing in the SPA. Winter in the Maldives beautiful weather with warm sun and blue sea.

Flights. Prices for flights Moscow – Male during the New Year holidays start from 50,800 rubles. Find tickets to the Maldives →

Hotels. If you consider accommodation options not on the beach, you can find quite cheap hotels - about 3500-4000 rubles per night. However, this is not at all the kind of accommodation for which you are going to the Maldives for the New Year.

Accommodation on the island in the best houses located right among the azure water during the New Year holidays will cost no less than 15,000-20,000 rubles per day. Among the coolest such hotels are Velassaru Maldives and Kuramathi Island Resort.

Photo: sea in the Maldives © Ramon / flickr.com

Vietnam

Where to go for New Year 2020 at sea inexpensively? One of the countries where you can relax on a budget during the New Year holidays is the Vietnamese themselves celebrate the New Year later, at the end of January or in February, but hotels, restaurants and clubs organize festive dinners and performances for tourists.

Photo: Phu Quoc Island © mgzkun / flickr.com

Flights. Ticket prices to the south of the country (to Ho Chi Minh City) start from 31,300 rubles. Find tickets to Vietnam →

Hotels. In Mui Ne and Phan Thiet you can rent a 2-3 star hotel for 1200+ rubles per night, in more serious hotels prices are about 4000-5000 rubles. Find hotels in Mui Ne and Phan Thiet →

On the island of Phu Quoc, the most inexpensive accommodation options cost from 1,000 rubles per night, and 4-5 star hotels cost 5,000-10,000 rubles. Is it just for fun? an option was discovered for 4 million rubles for 6 nights. Find accommodation on Phu Quoc Island →

Dominican Republic

The New Year is celebrated magnificently in the Dominican Republic - with fireworks, dancing and parties on the beach. In addition, in winter the Dominican Republic is one of best countries for a beach holiday.

Cuba

Cuba has great weather in winter and low prices. Tourists usually go to cities and resorts such as Havana, Varadero and Trinidad.

New Year's midnight most local residents meets with his family, but then goes out into the street where the celebration continues. You can also celebrate the New Year at the hotel and then go on the festivities. In Havana, their very center is in Cathedral Square.

Flights. The price of plane tickets to Havana starts from 44,300 rubles. Find flights to Cuba →

Hotels. Going on New Year's holiday to Varadero is not a cheap pleasure. The cost of living at this resort starts from 5,100 rubles per day, and in hotels located on the seashore it is even more expensive. Find accommodation in Varadero →

In the capital of Cuba, Havana, prices are slightly lower - from 3,500 rubles.

Vouchers. You can relax in Cuba on a New Year's holiday in 2020 for a price starting from 62,900 rubles per person.

Photo: street in Cuba © Rog01 / flickr.com

Philippines

Where to holiday abroad for New Year 2020 inexpensively and without a visa? In the Philippines! The main thing is to catch cheap tickets or tours, and Domestic prices for food and entertainment are relatively low.

The island of Boracay is very popular with its snow-white beaches and the warm sea - it always receives good reviews from tourists, but is considered quite expensive. For budget holiday you can go to the islands of Bantayan and Panglao.

In addition to the beaches, the Philippines is rich in Spanish architecture, attractions and natural beauty, so you can go to the country not only for a beach holiday.

Flights. A flight from Moscow to the capital of the Philippines, Manila, costs from 35,000 rubles. The price for a domestic flight to Boracay is another 4,000-5,000 rubles. Find tickets to the Philippines →

Hotels. On the island of Boracay you can stay in 2-3 star hotels for only 1,900 rubles for two. But it’s better to celebrate the New Year in luxury 4 and 5 star hotels on the seashore - prices start at 4,400 rubles per night. The most best reviews Shangri La's Boracay Resort receives tourists, but it is also the most expensive on the entire island. Find accommodation in Boracay →

The other islands mentioned (Panglao and Bantayan) have lower accommodation prices. Bantayan at all is a place where you can celebrate the New Year inexpensively even by Philippine standards– There are few tourists there, so prices are low.

Photo: beach and sea in Boracay © Dianne Rosete / flickr.com

How to relax for the New Year cheaper

The most important - try to buy hotels and tickets as early as possible(in September - November, or generally in summer). Wherever you go, as the New Year approaches, prices for tours and independent holiday are growing every day.
If it’s not critical for you to celebrate the New Year abroad, but you want to plunge into European Christmas culture or go to the sea and the beach, look for options with a return BEFORE or departure AFTER New Year’s Eve. Such options can cost several times less than a trip that includes New Year's Eve.
Sales in Europe begin in January - if shopping is important to you, plan your New Year's holiday so as not to return to Russia at the very beginning of January.

We hope this selection of countries for holidays for the New Year 2020 in Russia and abroad will help you decide on a holiday destination for the New Year holidays!

Have you already planned your vacation? We welcome your comments, recommendations and reviews!

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Tired of tangerines and Olivier? Celebrate the New Year differently - replace the frosty winter landscape with the rustling waves and bright sun. A green palm tree with garlands looks no worse than a Christmas tree.

Below we list the countries where you can fly to the sea for the New Year and where it is warm at this time - 7 bright and exotic destinations that will drive away the autumn-winter blues. For each country we will provide holiday prices directly on New Year's dates. We are considering the cost of tickets and tours from Moscow.

Maldives

Do you dream of quiet, uncrowded beaches with fine white sand and clear blue water? Welcome to Maldives. In winter, the weather is excellent (air temperature +27°C, water temperature +24°C) - an ideal place to go for New Year 2020, especially for a beach holiday. We recommend taking a tour - this way all the pre-holiday worries will disappear.

Remember that it is prohibited to bring alcohol to the islands, including from duty free. In hotels it is expensive: a bottle of wine costs $25-50, champagne - $150.

Cost of a New Year's holiday in the Maldives

Tours. During the winter holidays, prices are 2-3 times higher than usual, and you won’t find a tour for two with meals cheaper than 250 thousand rubles.

Flights. The flight Moscow - Male directly on New Year's Eve 2020 costs 60-65 thousand rubles. Find tickets →

Hotels. If you book a hotel in advance, you can live on a fairly budget: a standard room for two with a sea view in an inexpensive hotel costs from $55 on New Year's Eve. Find a hotel →

Thailand

Thailand is the most popular destination abroad, where tourists go on holiday for the New Year. Favorite resorts are Pattaya and Phuket. The high season begins in January, it is hot and dry (+30°C, sea +28°C). There are a lot of tourists, so book your hotel in advance.

Cost of a New Year's holiday in Thailand

Vouchers. Week-long all-inclusive tours for New Year's dates in Phuket cost from 190 thousand rubles for two. Holidays in Pattaya (full board, 7 nights) - from 140 thousand.

Flights. You can fly from Moscow to Phuket from 45 thousand rubles, to Bangkok - from 33 thousand. Find tickets →

Hotels. In a budget hotel, a double economy class room costs $10-15, 3* - from $20, 4* - from $30, 5* - from $50. Find a hotel →

(Photo: torbus / flickr.com / License CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

An excellent option where you can go abroad for the New Year 2020 to the warm sea is to go to the Philippines. The weather is pleasant, about +29°С, sea +27...+28°С, beaches sparkling with white sand. The island where everyone wants to go - Boracay. If you want to celebrate the holiday in privacy, we recommend the island - there are few tourists there, it’s quiet and peaceful.

The main disadvantage of holidaying in the Philippines is the long and often expensive journey. Prices are quite affordable, although in Boracay they are higher than in other places. A definite plus is that Russians can visit the islands without a visa.

Cost of New Year's holiday in the Philippines

Flights. If you book in advance, you can find very cheap tickets from Moscow to Manila for New Year's dates 2020 - from 35 thousand rubles in both directions! Find tickets →

Hotels.New year's night in 1 and 2* hotels it will cost approximately from 10 to 20 $ per night in double room, in a 3* hotel - from $20 and above, 4* - from $37, 5 stars - from $123. Find a hotel →

Do you want warmth for the New Year and inexpensive holiday, but don’t know where to go abroad in 2020? The south of Vietnam is great! Tourists choose Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Con Dao and Phu Quoc islands. The warmest places are in Phan Thiet (+33°C during the day, sea +25°C) and Phu Quoc (+30°C, water +27°C, calm sea). Read more about and choose a resort.

The disadvantages of holidaying in Vietnam are the long flight and transfer, as well as a large number of compatriots, among whom there are examples of “tagil”. Pros - excellent climate, cheap, plentiful and visa-free entry.

Cost of New Year's holiday in Vietnam

Tours. Tour packages to the south of the country as of December 31, 2020 cost from 130 thousand rubles for two (7-10 nights).

Flights. You can fly to Ho Chi Minh City from Moscow (and back) from 50-70 thousand rubles. Find tickets →

Hotels. A night in a double room in a budget hotel costs from $10, in 3* - from $20, in 4* - from $50, in 5* - from $119. Prices may vary from resort to resort, with Fukuoka being a bit more expensive for example. Find a hotel →

Indonesia, Bali

Bali is the most popular - this is where many decide to go for the New Year to relax warm sea Abroad. At this time it is about +30°C, sometimes it rains, but the water is very warm (+28°C). Best resorts for a beach holiday - , and Gili Islands.

Tourists celebrate New Year on the beach, in a hotel or club. Popular clubs are Ku De Ta or Potato Head in Seminyak, Sundara in, SkyGarden Bar N Lounge in.

Cost of New Year's holiday in Indonesia

Tours. Vouchers for New Year's dates cost from 140 thousand for two for a week in Bali (without meals).

Flights. A flight to Denpasar from Moscow for the New Year can cost from 50-70 thousand rubles in both directions. Find tickets →

Hotels. A double room in an inexpensive hotel can be found from about $7, 2 and 3* - from $10, 4* - from $18, 5* - from $33. Prices may vary at different resorts. Find a hotel →

Dominican Republic

This the best option, where you can fly to relax for the New Year 2020 by the warm sea, especially for lovers of fiery Latin American dances until the morning to the sounds of the surf and the flash of fireworks. On December 31, at midnight, grandiose fire shows begin, and on January 1, New Year's processions with merengue dancing take place in Santo Domingo. New Year's dinner for two at the hotel restaurant will cost $100-200.

Resorts are the most popular in winter Punta Cana And Puerto Plata: it is hot and dry here (+30°C), the sea is also very warm (+28°C). At this time you can watch whales in Samana Bay.

Cost of a New Year's holiday in the Dominican Republic

Vouchers. The all-inclusive package for the New Year holidays costs from 224 thousand rubles for two for a week.

Flights. You can fly from 60-120 thousand rubles - this is how much a flight Moscow - Punta Cana and back to the winter vacation. Find tickets →

Hotels. New Year's Eve in a double room budget hotel costs 20-25$, 3* - from 25$, 4* - from 40$, 5* - from 100$. Find a hotel →

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India, Goa

Do you want to celebrate the holiday where it is warm? Goa is where you should go abroad for the New Year 2020! In winter here it is +30°C during the day, the water is +28°C. South Goa is quiet and peaceful, young people choose northern part state - it’s saturated there night life. Tourists usually celebrate New Year in hotels or cafes on the beach.

Cost of New Year's holiday in Goa

Tours. At early booking you can save money. Tours for two cost from 100 thousand rubles. From 150 thousand - all inclusive.

Flights. You can fly from Moscow to Goa and back on New Year’s dates from 40 thousand rubles. Find tickets →

Hotels. Prices vary at different resorts. So, a holiday night in an inexpensive hotel in Candolim costs from $40 for two, 3 and 4* - from $65, in 5* - from $260. Find a hotel →

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When planning to celebrate the New Year in Russia, please note that good hotels there are few here, so many people start booking New Year's holidays in March (!), most bookings occur in October, and in November there are no decent hotels left. However, you can “catch” something interesting in December, when cancellations of reservations appear. It turns out that it’s better not to take risks and plan the New Year holidays in advance - let our list of the best places to celebrate the New Year help you with this:

1. Fabulous New Year in Sochi + Krasnaya Polyana

Sochi is an excellent choice for celebrating the New Year. The weather is warm, the streets are beautifully decorated, and there is a festive atmosphere all around. And, most importantly, there is something to see in Sochi and where to go: Ice Palace in the Olympic Village you can go ice skating, then go to the Amusement Park, visit the famous Arboretum, sail on a yacht or go to Krasnaya Polyana for a ride on alpine skiing. At the hotel, ask for excursions, for example, to Abkhazia to Lake Ritsa, Gagry, Pitsunda, or book an extraordinary one from the locals - this is much more interesting, but you also need to book in advance. However, many people travel around the area on their own, renting a car is cheap and you can choose not only the class of car, even a specific make and year of manufacture.

Where to stay in Sochi? Choose a sanatorium with full board(breakfast, lunch, dinner included) and with all amenities. Don’t take a completely “soviet” one, so as not to spoil your holiday with the dull appearance of shabby walls and lack of service. According to reviews from vacationers, the best sanatorium in Sochi is the Avangard sanatorium - inexpensive, cozy, with excellent service and a heated pool.

The Avangard sanatorium in Sochi is one of the best. #Sochi

Irina: “We lived during the New Year holidays in the Primorsky building.” Just wow. The sound of the waves in your room. Sea air. Silence, calm. No fuss. The best location in the city, how many times we drove and walked – I haven’t seen anything better for relaxation and proximity to the sea.”

For those who love active recreation, we recommend Krasnaya Polyana. The easiest way to get to Krasnaya Polyana is by train from Sochi and Adler, from the railway. station. Even if you don’t like skiing, you can have fun skiing on cheesecakes. And be sure to climb the mountains – the views are magnificent!
Ski resorts of Krasnaya Polyana: resort “Gorki Gorod”, “Gazprom”, “Rosa Khutor”.

Krasnaya Polyana for New Year in Russia

Do you want to get into a New Year's fairy tale? Then choose the fabulous Golden Tulip Rosa Khutor hotel - located in the Rosa Khutor mountain resort, just a 3-minute walk from the ski lift. Even if the weather is bad, there is something to do here: go to the fitness center, relax in the sauna with a swimming pool, or take massage treatments.

Spend New Year's holidays in Krasnaya Polyana can be quite inexpensive, if you know the places :) For example, take a closer look at Hotel Inn Viktoriya with cozy wooden houses where you don’t want to leave - see prices.

Outdoor heated swimming pool, Grand Hotel Polyana

Do you want to go skiing and then swim in a warm pool overlooking the mountains? Then watch our unique one and relax in comfort!

Here are some more inexpensive special offers:

Krasnaya Polyana, prices

Skiing, unforgettable excursions to the most beautiful places Karelia, horseback riding through snow-covered forests, fun snowmobiling and even dog sledding - what could be better for a family holiday?

3. New Year in St. Petersburg

The main thing is to properly plan the New Year holidays in St. Petersburg. Keep in mind that best time for the Hermitage and a trip to the museums - December 28, 29 and 30, while everyone is buying gifts. From January 1, there is no point in wasting time on exhausting queues at museums, where you can stand for several hours; instead, it is better to stroll along the beautiful streets. During the New Year holidays, there are concerts and shows on the streets, so you can walk endlessly. Want more experiences? Arrange for yourself

In the photo: celebrating the New Year in St. Petersburg

Keep in mind that St. Petersburg on New Year’s Day is very popular place not only among Russians, but also among foreigners, so book your hotel well in advance - here is a list of the most, and - the best exquisite hotels, in which you seem to be transported to the Peter the Great era, feeling all the splendor and splendor of those years. To fully experience the spirit of St. Petersburg, you can stay in an inexpensive hotel for several days, or in a luxurious one for at least one night. After all, as the first week of the New Year passes, so the whole year will pass - let at least a little luxury appear in life in the coming year.

4. With children to Veliky Ustyug for the New Year

Veliky Ustyug for New Year, Russia

Do you prefer to meet New Year at home with the whole family? Great! But then, during the New Year holidays, the whole company can go to Veliky Ustyug. Children will be delighted with a trip to the homeland of Santa Claus. You can’t do it all in one day, have fun in the company of fairy-tale characters, see the palace of Father Frost, walk along the “trail of fairy tales,” so come to Veliky Ustyug for at least a couple of days.
There are a lot of people during the New Year holidays, so book your hotel in advance - the best prices cm. .

5. New Year in Altai

Perhaps only in Altai can you still spend the New Year in Russia inexpensively, but at the same time bright and extraordinary. And both as a family and as a couple. What to do? Skiing and cheesecake skiing, having snowmobile races, admiring beautiful views, and in the evenings warm up in the sauna, then spend a pleasant time by the fireplace, relaxing from the bustle of the city.

By the way, many modern tourist centers have now been built in Altai - look - so your vacation will be not only active, but also comfortable. Not everything yet Russian tourists they know about Altai, so prices, even on New Year’s, are low, and the quality of vacation is quite high - have time to enjoy an inexpensive, high-quality vacation :)
In Altai there are picturesque, respectable eco-hotels located away from noise, where there are no crowds of tourists, and prices are incredibly low - 3-4 times less than Sochi.
For example, in this secluded eco-hotel of European level at Altai prices:

Of course, you won’t find tours and trips to the most best places Altai. Such pearls are not for “package” tourists; You need to book and travel on your own. To get to Mountain Altai from Moscow or other Russian cities, there are several options:
– fly to Gorno-Altaisk (closest, there are direct flights, see “search for air tickets” in the column on the left). Then take a taxi, or better yet, arrange with the hotel to pick you up;
– fly to Novosibirsk, then take a bus to Biysk, and then take a minibus, bus or taxi.

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